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Tech & AI News Roundup — September 16, 2026, 4:02 AM UTC
8 real stories worth knowing about, with links to the original reporting.
By Vibecoders Hub · 9/16/2026 · 4 min read
Quick links to what's actually happening in AI, tech, and IT right now — curated from real reporting, not rewritten, so you can go read the full story wherever it's genuinely worth your time.
The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
Nearly two years after the last update to Boox's smartphone-sized black-and-white e-reader, the company announced the Palma 3 with a sleek redesign, new functionality, and a handful of other small updates that may justify its significant price bump depending on how you plan to use it. While the Palma 2 launched in 2024 for $279.99, the Palma 3 will be $339.99 and is expected to be "available soon. — The Verge
Best Conversation Intelligence Software for Sales Teams in 2026
I compared the best conversation intelligence software for analyzing sales calls, coaching reps, identifying deal risk, and turning buyer conversations into action. The post Best Conversation Intelligence Software for Sales Teams in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Samsung Galaxy Watch Body Composition: How Much Can You Trust the Numbers?
How accurate is Samsung Galaxy Watch body composition? Research finds strong agreement for body-fat estimates but weaker results for skeletal muscle. The post Samsung Galaxy Watch Body Composition: How Much Can You Trust the Numbers? appeared first on TechRepublic. — TechRepublic
Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers
Robots can start working outside physical cages and without safety barriers. — Ars Technica
SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22
Elon Musk's company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation. — TechCrunch
The FBI Doubles Down on Easing ‘Bestiality’ Hiring Standards
FBI director Kash Patel claimed to US senators that the removal of a bar on hiring people who had engaged in bestiality was aimed at protecting sexual assault survivors. — Wired
Roundtables: Could AI really kill us all?
Listen to the session or watch below Employees at the world’s leading AI labs are saying there’s a real possibility that advanced AI could destroy humanity. Are they right? Or is this more scaremongering and hype? Watch a conversation unpacking AI extinction fears: where they come from, whether they hold any water, and, if so,… — MIT Technology Review
AI agents now have a place to snitch
The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities. — TechCrunch